Free Bluebook Journal Citation Generator
Generate accurate Bluebook citations for law review and legal journal articles.
How to cite a journal article in Bluebook
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Bluebook Journal Article Citation Format
Journal Article:
Author, Article Title, Volume Journal Abbreviation First Page, Pinpoint (Year).
Student Note/Comment:
Author, Note/Comment, Title, Volume Journal Abbreviation Page (Year).
Bluebook Journal Article Citation Examples
Law Review Article
In-text: 1
Student Note
In-text: 2
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Journal Abbreviations
Abbreviate journal names per Bluebook Table T6. Common examples:
Harvard Law Review → Harv. L. Rev. / Yale Law Journal → Yale L.J. / Columbia Law Review → Colum. L. Rev.Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cite a law review article in Bluebook?
Format: Author, Article Title (italicized), Volume Number Journal Abbreviation First Page, Pinpoint Page (Year). Example: Cass R. Sunstein, On the Expressive Function of Law, 144 U. Pa. L. Rev. 2021, 2025 (1996).
Where do I find journal abbreviations?
Bluebook Table T6 lists standard abbreviations for legal periodicals. Common ones: Harv. L. Rev. (Harvard Law Review), Yale L.J. (Yale Law Journal), Stan. L. Rev. (Stanford Law Review).
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